The following selected major events are scheduled at the Shaw Conference Centre during March 2008:

March 1, 2008: 3rd Annual Bounce Birthday Bash.

ATB Financial presents the 3rd Annual Bounce Birthday Bash featuring Shiloh, Elise Estrada, Faber Drive, George and State of Shock. Listen to 91.7 The Bounce to win tickets or visit www.ticketmaster.ca. Visit www.bouncebirthdaybash.com for more information.

March 1, 2008: Edmonton Science Olympics.

This inter-school event features students competing in a series of science challenges. Visit www.apegga.org/k12/negw/toc.html or call (780) 426-3990 for further details on this APEGGA-sponsored event.

March 2, 2008: Youth Bowling Provincial Championships Awards Ceremony.

Visit www.youthbowling.ca for more information.

March 5, 2008: Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) Workshop.

This members-only meeting is a full evening jam-packed with Canadian-specific real estate strategies, special guests and expert investors. Visit www.reincanada.com or call 1 (888) 824-7346.

March 6-7, 2008: Central East Alberta Teachers’ Convention.

The Central East Alberta Teachers' Convention Association will host their annual convention with the theme Teachers: Heroes with Heart. Visit http://ceatca.teachers.ab.ca/ for more information.

March 6, 2008: Green and White Gala for Prostate Cancer Research.

This black-tie event celebrates Irish culture, music and an auction to raise funds in support of prostate cancer research. For more information, visit www.prostatecancer.ca or call 1 (888) 255-0333.

March 7, 2008: Advertising Club of Edmonton’s ACE Awards.

The Advertising Club of Edmonton's ACE Awards celebrates the creative and production talent in Edmonton's advertising community. Visit www.adclubedm.com for details on this members-only event.

March 7, 2008: Red Carpet Affair Gala.

The Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta) invites you to attend their gala dinner, awards ceremony and auction to raise funds for people with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities. Visit www.cpa-ab.org/redcarpet.

March 8, 2008: Dance on Air Gala Affair.

This black-tie event celebrates leadership and support of the arts in Alberta. Proceeds help fund Alberta Ballet’s initiatives. Visit www.albertaballet.com or call (780) 428-6839.

March 10-12, 2008: World Heavy Oil Congress.

The World Heavy Oil Congress is the world's premier international technical and business conference, and exhibition specializing in the heavy oil industry. For more information visit www.worldheavyoilcongress.com.

March 13-15, 2008: 2008 Alberta College of Social Workers Annual Conference.

This conference provides educational and networking opportunities for social workers and allied professionals in Alberta. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.acsw.ab.ca or call (780) 421-1167.

March 15, 2008: The 2008 SAM Awards.

The SAM Awards pay tribute to the best in sales and marketing ideas, outstanding products, superior home-building and exceptional neighborhoods. For more information, visit
www.chbaedmonton.ca.

March 16, 2008: St. Patrick’s Day 10K & 5K Walk/Run.

This is a 10 km and 5 km trail run in Edmonton's river valley with proceeds going to support the Youth Emergency Shelter. Register online at www.runningroom.com.

March 17, 2008: Edmonton Job & Education Fair.

This is a unique opportunity to access 100 top employers and educational institutions in Edmonton. For more information on this free event, visit www.nasinstitute.com.

March 19, 2008: Edmonton Economic Development Corp. Annual Luncheon.

Chief Clarence Louie, one of Canada's most outspoken and successful aboriginal leaders, will be the keynote speaker at EEDC's 13th Annual Luncheon. Tickets for this event are sold out. Interested news media should call (780) 917-7894 to register.

March 20, 2008: 13th Annual Mac n’ Cheese Luncheon.

This event supports the Inner City Agencies Foundation (ICAF) to alleviate poverty-related problems in Edmonton's inner city. Visit www.icaf.ca or call (780) 990-1000.

March 25-27, 2008: National Buyer Seller Forum.

This event will showcase oilsands and industrial development procurement opportunities and solutions. For more information and to register online, visit www.nationalbuyersellerforum.ca.

March 29-30, 2008: Edmonton Cat Fanciers Cat Show.

Tickets are $6/adult, $2/child/senior or $15/family. Visit www.edmontoncat.ab.ca.

The Shaw Conference Centre --- Greater Edmonton's flagship hospitality venue and one of Canada's largest conventions centres --- will celebrate 25 years as Edmonton's 'Centre of Attention' in 2008.

Managed by Edmonton Economic Development Corp., SCC provides high standards of customer service and award-winning culinary excellence while contributing an estimated annual economic impact of $42 million to the region.

Media contact:
Kenn Bur, Shaw Conference Centre
Phone: (780) 917-7659
Toll-free: 1-800-661-6965
E-mail: info@edmonton.com